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Excited to Go Back Au Naturale - St.Petersburg, Fl
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I have been visiting on here for a couple of...
SandandpalmsApril 3, 2013
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I have been visiting on here for a couple of months and so excited to read all the stories. I had silicone implants back in the early 80's. I had them redone five years ago. I could kick myself for not explanting and getting a lift then but you know what they say about hind sight. I went to a male Dr. and he told me I didn't need a lift and I would be so unhappy not replacing them. After five years now I have had enough. I am 5'4" tall and weigh around 120. I have 500cc in my body and I hate the way I look in clothes. I am so uncomfortable at the beach and just want to be my old self again. My husband is so supportive and says he just wants me to be happy and healthy. I made an appointment with Dr. Elias in St. Pete, Fl...a woman Dr.!!!! She was straight up with me and told me what to expect and she had pictures of someone about my size. Her whole staff is absolutely wonderful. They made me feel at home imediately. Anyway, long story short...I am going for my explant and lift friday april 5th. I will be updating and may get brave enough to post some pics.
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April 4, 2013
Well, tomorrow is the day. I know I won't sleep any tonight but I guess I will make up for that the next couple of days. Bought a champion bra to take to surgery with me. It looks so tiny. I have worn nothing but minimizer sports bras for years. I am so ready to be free.
April 4, 2013
I'm about your height/ weight and I had 350s and felt gigantic. I can only imagine how 500s must feel! Sounds like you have a great PS and an even better hubby! :-) Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow!
April 4, 2013
Thanks, I told my Dr. when I had them redone five years ago that I wanted a lift and wanted to be a small C. I actually wear a 34 DD and still have spillage. I have so many shirts in my closet that I am looking forward to wearing. I have had wheezing and shortness of breath. Can't wait to see if this will make any difference. I have read where a couple of people said they could breath easier.
April 4, 2013
I definitely identify with the spillage! I don't know if you've seen my profile, but I posted a pic of myself in a button down shirt because I was so excited that I could close all the buttons with no gaping!!!! I do feel as if I can breathe easier- how can you not when such a weight is lifted off your chest? I bet you'll notice a difference immediately after they are gone! Here's to cuter clothes (and bras!!) and deep, easy breathing!
UPDATED FROM Sandandpalms
3 days post
Ok, I am back from having the drains removed.....
SandandpalmsApril 8, 2013
Ok, I am back from having the drains removed...YEA!!!!!!!!! It felt so good when they pulled all that tape off. I am trying to post a couple of pics but so far can't get them to come up. Is there a waiting period before they post them? I know they will go through a lot of changes but I could not be more pleased. I feel wonderful and can't wait till all the bandages are off. Again, Dr. Elias and her staff make you feel so at home and are very thorough. I can take a shower tonight and I will be wearing my compression bra for as long as she tells me to. My husband is so glad it is behind us and he is excited to see my new body in clothes that I had refused to wear. I am still tender where the drains came out and my new crease stings a little but Oh Happy Day is all I can say. I will keep updating. Dr. Elias is an "artist"!!
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April 8, 2013
Today is your big day to unwrap the girls and you will feel so much better with the drains out. I hope they are everything you dreamed about. Soft healing hugs
April 8, 2013
Thank you all for the sweet comments. On my papers it says she did a bilateral explantation and capsulectomy.
April 11, 2013
This is what I am having on Monday- I am happy to hear you are doing great! You look good :) Congratulations
April 11, 2013
Breezy123 I will be thinking about you and anxiously awaiting to hear how it goes. I can't get over how comfortable I am. I would have thought there would be a lot more pain but for me after day three my stitches don't even hurt. It is very easy to over do so make sure you have some time to just lay a round and take care of yourself. I have no regrets except that I didn't do it sooner. Keep us updated.
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5 days post
The thing I noticed this morning is first of all...
SandandpalmsApril 10, 2013
The thing I noticed this morning is first of all feeling so much better without any pain meds and I am a little softer today. Seems the swelling has gone down a little. Still no bowel movement so feeling pretty lousy there but I am going to take a walk around the community and see if that helps. I am so loving my new look!!
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April 10, 2013
You look great! Colace helped after my c sections but after the last one I did end up using a suppository. So painful to not be able to go. Hope you feel better soon.
April 10, 2013
I finally used a suppository and I am feeling much better!!!! My daughter came over today and said she finally feels like my daughter. We are both A's now. She loved how I looked and was so excited for me.
April 10, 2013
Yay for feeling better! I'm hoping to get my 11yr old implants out soon and my two and a half year old keeps asking me baby boobies? We talk about it so she'll kinda know what has happened to me. I can't wait to be on the other side.
April 10, 2013
You will have to keep us updated. This is a great place to learn from others and a place to vent. So thankful for this site. It really helped me make my mind up and took some of the nervousness away. Will be waiting to hear when you set a date.
April 10, 2013
You look great! I love seeing fellow explant and lift ladies :) I had something called Fibogel which worked well with painkiller constipation. Hope you have success in the the Number two department ;-)
April 10, 2013
As the commercial says " I feel good" !!! I will be eating a lot of fruit and veggies now to keep it going.
April 11, 2013
So good to see these photos. You lool amazing..you must be sooo relieved!! Thank you for posting, I go for the same procedure in one month and seeing these photos helps me a lot..I am counting the days..Huggzz, xx
April 11, 2013
wow! you are healing fast! you must be in love with that perky new shape! so much better than before...no more bowling balls! :-D
April 12, 2013
Wow!! You look so much better without the implants!! Honest!! I just hope I look as good as you do when I have mine explanted. I am also 5'4 and 120lbs or 54k. It is great to see all these photos and I know the outcome will vary but it gives me some hope to see such good results. Well done!!
April 12, 2013
I like so many others on here can only say "what was I thinking"! The things we do to ourselves. It is so freeing to have them out. Can't wait till I am a couple of months down the road and can really get back to normal activity. I slept in the bed propped up on pillows last night for the first time. I had been sleeping in a recliner. I have got a few itchy spots but I guess that is a sign of healing. Lima girl, you don't have much longer to wait. I will be looking forward to your progress.
I'm glad you found a supportive doctor! Thanks so much for starting your story with us. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Smaller is where it's at. :)